How to choose your wedding date in 4 steps

by Daily Wedding Blog
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Choosing when to get married can seem like a daunting task at first, but it really needn’t be. It’s a matter of setting aside some time with your partner, grabbing a calendar and eliminating the dates that won’t work. This will leave you with a smaller chunk of dates to choose from.

1: Decide on the duration of your engagement.
Some couples like a lengthy engagement that may span a year or more, others prefer a smaller engagement period such as a mere few months. Take into consideration how much time you will need for the type of wedding that you are planning. Additionally, if you are holding a destination wedding or are expecting international guests, you will need to provide them with adequate notice to book airfares and take time off work.

2: Pick a Season (time of year)
Pick the season that you would like to hold your wedding. Factors than can influence your decision include whether or not you are intending to have an outdoor or inside wedding. Obviously an outdoor wedding would not be appropriate in winter conditions.

Financial restrictions can also affect the time of year that you decide to get married. Getting married in the peak wedding period tends to bring with it inflated pieces, which is why many couples are now opting to marry in the off-peak months.

3: Eliminate Dates
Now that you have narrowed down the possible months to hold your wedding, eliminate the dates that don’t work for you. You may also want to consider if a member of the bridal party has any prior important commitments that cannot be rescheduled.

4: Find a Suitable Venue
Now that you have a narrowed down lists of wedding dates, you can begin the process of calling up your ideal venues and finding out whether or not they are available on any of your shortlisted dates. This will help you narrow down the dates even further.

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